In June 2020, the Hamilton Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit began an investigation into an individual who was in possession of child pornography. The male suspect was identified as residing in Hamilton and a search warrant was executed at his dwelling on July 16, 2020, by members of the Hamilton ICE Unit, Technological Crime Unit and Division 10 Uniform Patrol.

A forty-four-year-old male was arrested and charged with two separate counts of possessing child pornography. A forensic examination of devices capable of storing digital media is ongoing and it is possible that further charges may be filed.

CHARGED

• Bradley James DUNCAN, 44-years-of-age from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Possession of Child Pornography x 2

The Hamilton Police Service is a member of the Ontario Provincial Strategy to Combat Internet Child Exploitation. This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

The Hamilton Police Service ICE Unit remains dedicated to investigating and holding offenders accountable for internet-based child exploitative offences, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic

If you have any information that you believe could assist with these investigations into these crimes you are asked to contact any member of the ICE unit by calling 905-540-5247.

If you have any information in regards to this individual or incident you can provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com